Washington State Economy
Seattle Metro Ranks No. 1 for Small Business Job Growth, While National Rate Dips
Washington state also ranks second in the U.S. for job growth, and the city and state both rank well for wage growth, too.
Washington state and the Seattle metro are national leaders in small business jobs and wage growth, according to a new report. The November results of the Paychex IHS Small Business Employment Watch showed the Seattle metro jumping to first overall in small business jobs growth. The Seattle metro was No. 1 on the list for…
On Reflection: Foreign Service
An unlikely alliance is pointing out how immigration reform would aid the economy.
The United States has long been schizophrenic on the issue of immigration, says Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) CEO Michael Schutzler. As each new wave of arrivals played critical roles in the nations economic growth, their presence often generated fear and disdain. Recent anger toward Muslims and Mexicans expressed at presidential candidate Donald Trumps rallies…